2000 -- H 8025

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H  O  U  S  E     R  E  S  O  L  U  T  I  O  N

EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

WHEREAS, It has been made known to the House that certain persons and organizations are deserving of commendation, and

WHEREAS,

Domenic Marchetti; your selection as the 1999-2000 Volunteer of the Year by the Hope Valley Ambulance Squad on February 19, 2000; Representative Kennedy

Edward Struzenski; your selection as the 1999-2000 Outstanding Member for the Hope Valley Ambulance Squad on February 19, 2000; Representative Kennedy

Judy Mendelsohn; being named a Lifetime Member of the Hope Valley Ambulance Squad for over 25 years of dedicated service on February 19, 2000; Representative Kennedy

Paul Plante; his tireless efforts and hard work that was done on behalf of our senior citizens and helping us to get our senior van; Representative Winfield

The following individuals being named for induction into the Westerly High School Athletic Hall of Fame on April 1, 2000; Reginald L. Brown; Donald J. Gingerella; Raymond Meikle; Walter G. Nigrelli; Thomas A. Terranova; Robert Ulles; the family of Lawrence R. Panciera; the family of Leo Smith; Representative Thompson

The following individuals being named for receiving Most Improved Attitude for the Month of January 2000; Staci Cherwinski; Geovanni Heredia; Juan Oyola; Gabriel Tawilly; Nicole Pomfret; Dayvone Nunes; Veron Loxha; Pablo Cintron; Jennifer Ortiz; William Vizcarrondo; Brent Grayson; Jessica Guzman; Sindia Colomba; Darien Burke; Diogenes Joel Martinez; Ebonie Dagnese; Mary Auclair; Richard Hall; Representative Picard

The following individuals being blessed with longevity and many positive contributions to family and community; Mrs. Lovenia Duerson; Mrs. Doris Simmons; Mrs. Mabel Perry; Mrs. Mary Gordon; Mrs. Helen Creasey; Mrs. Mary Rose; Mrs. Rebecca Price; Hazel Bradley; Gladys Lewis; Wilma Briggs; John Wills; Mary Fortes; Eeta Williamson; Representative Odiase

The following individuals from Social Street School for being named Student of the Month for January and February 2000; Oswald Torres; Jesse Kongmanivone; Edwin Burgos; Vanessa Archambault; Jose Colon-Madera; Tiffany Downing; Marina Phommavong; Kaitlynn Limoges; Lindsay Curtis; Adam Smith; Wayne Plante; Sharon Stone; Lionel Nieves; Tiffany Priest; Representative Picard

Kyle David Anderson; serving his mission from February 18, 1998 to February 4, 2000 in Milan, Italy for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; Representative Kelley

Richard D. Elliot, Jr.; "Master Mechanic Emeritus"; dedicating 41 years of servicing elevators throughout the State of Rhode Island; Representative Palumbo

The 6^th Grade Green Team Students of Babcock Middle School for their visit to the Rhode Island State House on February 17, 2000; Representative Lewiss

Joyce Maclean, 6^th Grade Green Team Team Leader; Babcock Middle School Teacher; your visit to the Rhode Island State House on February 17, 2000; Representative Lewiss

Elizabeth Santoro; Babcock Middle School Teacher; your visit to the Rhode Island State House on February 17, 2000; Representative Lewiss

Carol Scluideo; Babcock Middle School Teacher; your visit to the Rhode Island State House on February 17, 2000; Representative Lewiss

David Wagner; Babcock Middle School Teacher; your visit to the Rhode Island State House on February 17, 2000; Representative Lewiss

Sandra Vignali; Babcock Middle School Teacher; your visit to the Rhode Island State House on February 17, 2000; Representative Lewiss

Mary Sue Chiaradio; Babcock Middle School Teacher; your visit to the Rhode Island State House on February 17, 2000; Representative Lewiss

Christopher D. Nannig; Troop 152, North Kingstown; his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on March 25, 2000; Representative Carter

Peter S. Izzi; Troop 117, Warwick; his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on March 9, 2000; Representative Bramley

James Stavros Mellekas and Efstratia "Toula" Soliozy Mellekas; the joyous momentous occasion of your 50^th Wedding Anniversary on December 28, 1999; Representative Long

Mike Biestek; winning the Gold Medal and becoming the Junior High State Wrestling Champion in the 110 pound weight class; Representative Long

Julie Ann Tetrault and Michael Joseph Ventura; the joyous occasion of your wedding on January 1, 2000; Representative Long

Annie Taylor Diamon Stedford; the joyous momentous occasion of your 90^th birthday on April 4, 2000; Representative Kelley

Agnes and Walter Lonczek; the joyous momentous occasion of your 50^th wedding anniversary on May 12, 2000; Representative Kelley

Meredith Ellen O'Hanley and Jean-Pierre Gerard Guerin; the joyous momentous occasion of your wedding on October 16, 1999; Representative Callahan

Antonio J. Souto and Angelina E. Soito Souto; the joyous momentous occasion of your 60^th wedding anniversary on December 2, 1999; Representative Callahan

Alison Lee Witham and Randy John Earley; the joyous momentous occasion of your wedding on September 12, 1999; Representative Callahan

B.A.S.A. (Black American Student Association); CCRI, Providence; the celebration of Black History Week February 22-24, 2000 including Steppers, Sermons, Dancers and Choirs; Representative Odiase

Kathy and Tom Rossi; Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Rossi; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 30^th Wedding Anniversary on February 14, 2000; Representative Lima

Raymond J. Marshall; Deputy Director of Narragansett Bay Commission; being named the Rhode Island Society Engineer of Personnel for the year 2000; Representative Malik

The following individuals of Wickford Middle School, Roster for winning the 1999-2000 Girl's Basketball Team State Championship on February 18, 2000; Kaitlyn Bauerle; Emily Burns; Anne Cardente; Ellen Choinski; Syd Culberston; Alyson Daley; Cyndee Detoy; Marishka Detoy; Kasey Devine; Caroline Feaster; Julianne Hamblet; Whitney Hillyard; Laura Johnson; Erica Kirwan; Amy Kwolek; Brittany Nugent; Jessica Pagano; Jeannie Records; Brittany McKay-Sandham; Shannon Sullivan; Representatives Benson, Carter and Henseler

Charlie Hall; celebration of his 65^th birthday on February 26, 2000; Speaker of the House; John B. Harwood

Annie Taylor Diamon Stedford; the joyous and momentous occasion of her 90^th birthday on April 4, 2000; Representative Benson

Sarah Thompson; Davisville Middle School; winning the town-wide annual spelling bee contest on January 26, 2000; Representatives Benson, Carter and Henseler

Robert W. McCalanaghan; his retirement after 30 years of outstanding and devoted service with the State of Rhode Island; Representative Voccola

The following individuals of Davisville Middle School Lady Dragons; your wonderful and successful basketball season and being the runner-up for the In-State Championship 1999-2000; 8^th Grade; Janelle Avila; Stephanie Hareld; Nicole Johnson; Naomi Hines; Casey Murray; Tara Padula; Nisha Pathak; Katrina Scherben; 7^th Grade; Amanda Arkwright; Melissa Lonegran; Victoria Miceli; Meghan Odell; Heidi Woerner; 6^th Grade; Melinda Hunold; Susan Mackler; Representatives Benson, Carter and Henseler

Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Moretti and Rose; 50^th Wedding Anniversary on November 25, 1999; Representative Lanzi

The following individuals of Cranston Career and Technical Center; your exemplary participation and achieving first place honors in the 2000 Rhode Island Seafood Cookoff Culinary Competition; Daniel Scampoli; Jeffrey Boire; Derek Ciotola; Raymond DiIorio; Representative Kennedy

The following individuals of Newport Career and Technical Center; your exemplary participation and achieving second place honors in the 2000 Rhode Island Seafood Cookoff Culinary Competition; Verity Gosset; Meghan Susi; Jared Landers; Dominic Amaral; Representative Kennedy

The following individuals of Chariho Career and Technical Center; your exemplary participation in the 2000 Rhode Island Seafood Cookoff Culinary Competition; Christopher Murphy; Shawn Murphy; Michael Huckett; Amy Sloat; Brian Johnston; Michael Arcabella; Representative Kennedy

Jason Matthew Andrade; Troop 7, Warwick; his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on March 18, 2000; Representative Aiken

The following individuals of Tiverton Field Hockey for winning the Division II Championship for the fourth year in a row, and the Division II State Championship for the second year in a row; Katie Raposa; Sarah Forrest; Tracy Chaves; Amber Alvarez; Holly DeMoranville; Kara Baylog; Melissa Camara; Deanne Viveiros; Tracy Cabral; Pattie Byrne; Bethanie Raposa; Becky Anderson; Melissa Milot; Kristen Pimental; Linsday Souza; Kenneth Dias, Head Coach; Ellie Byrne, Assistant Coach; Representative Amaral

Paul Yacovone; the joyous and momentous occasion of his 50^th birthday on March 3, 2000; Representative Lima

Dr. Mary Giordano; being named the Millennium Lady "Service Award Recipient" of the Vince Lombardi Lodge of Kent County Sons of Italy; Representatives Inman, George and Anderson

The 7^th Grade students of St. Joseph School; for their visit to the Rhode Island State House on March 2, 2000; Representative Murphy

The Cumberland Tenants' Association; their 30 year celebration of being in service to the senior population and the Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island; Representative Iwuc

St. Francis of Assisi of Warwick; the joyous and momentous celebration of their 100^th anniversary on March 4, 2000; Representative Palumbo

Earl B. Nichols; the joyous momentous occasion of his 80^th birthday on March 5, 2000; Representative Quick

Julie Ann Tetrault and Michael Joseph Ventura; the joyous occasion of their marriage on January 1, 2000; Representative Callahan

Bridget Kathleen McGrath and Jonathan Raymond Bidlack; the joyous occasion of their marriage on October 9, 1999; Representative Callahan

Dr. Augusto E. Serrano; Professor of Aquaculture University of the Philippines in the Visayas exemplary service to the State of Rhode Island and to U.R.I. as a Senior Visiting Fulbright Professor during the fall 1999 semester; Representative Naughton NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives hereby extends to the aforesaid persons and organizations its very best wishes on this memorable occasion and expresses the hope for continued good fortune; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State is hereby respectfully requested to transmit a properly inscribed citation to each of the aforesaid.